An Expedition to Bengal: The Tripura and Khasi Tribes, the Islands of the Ganges Delta, the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest, and Otter Fishermen
BANGLADESH
October 8 - 15,2025
Bangladesh
Tour Bangladesh
October 8 - 15,2025
Bangladesh
Tour Bangladesh
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tour to Bangladesh Expedition to Bengal islands of the Ganges delta, mangrove forest of the Sundarbans , fishermen with otters, Bengal tiger
The bustling market of Dhaka, sprawled across the railway tracks, the untouched wilderness of the world’s largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans, narrow waterways, and remote villages. In the Ganges Delta, there are almost no roads, and the river, just as it did centuries ago, remains the only link to the outside world for the local people. A way of life unchanged over the centuries.
Our journey will introduce us to the unique nature of this region, home to gharials and Bengal tigers, the fascinating tribes of the Khasi and Tripura in the Lawachara National Park, and the extraordinary tradition of otter fishing.
Our journey will introduce us to the unique nature of this region, home to gharials and Bengal tigers, the fascinating tribes of the Khasi and Tripura in the Lawachara National Park, and the extraordinary tradition of otter fishing.
Experience the vibrant energy of Dhaka's bustling markets, nestled right alongside the untouched beauty of the world's largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans. Meandering waterways and quaint villages add to the charm of this unique landscape. In the Ganges Delta, where roads are scarce, the river remains the lifeline connecting locals to the outside world, preserving a way of life that has endured for centuries.
Discover the remarkable biodiversity of this region, home to gharials and Bengal tigers. Immerse yourself in the fascinating local traditions, such as the art of fishing with trained otters.
Join us as we explore the wonders of this extraordinary place where nature and culture intertwine seamlessly.
Discover the remarkable biodiversity of this region, home to gharials and Bengal tigers. Immerse yourself in the fascinating local traditions, such as the art of fishing with trained otters.
Join us as we explore the wonders of this extraordinary place where nature and culture intertwine seamlessly.
SCHEDULE & COST:
Dates: October 8 – 15, 2025
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Number of participants: 8 – 12 participants
Price per person:
– 2,290 USD for 11–12 participants
– 2,450 USD for 9–10 participants
– 2,690 USD for 8 participants
Early booking discount: 10% (for bookings made before April 8, 2025)
Everything is included, except for:
– International flights to and from Dhaka
– Medical insurance
– Bangladesh visa (for Russian citizens, available on arrival, fee: $51 USD)
Estimated flight cost Moscow – Dhaka – Moscow: approx. $800 USD
Estimated flight cost Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah – Dhaka – Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah: from $450 USD
Single Room Supplement in Hotels: $330 USD (available at hotels along the route)
Single Room Supplement on Boat: $100 USD (subject to availability, not guaranteed)
TRAVEL PROGRAM: tour to bangladesh Tone
Day 1. October 8, 2025 (Wednesday). Dhaka – Sonargaon (40 km, 1 hour)
Morning arrival in Dhaka, transfer, and check-in at Nascent Gardenia Residence. After lunch, we head for a tour of Sonargaon, the ancient capital of Bengal. We will visit the Goaldi Mosque, the Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum, then embark on a boat ride along the Meghna River to explore a picturesque rural island with a charming village. In the evening, we return to Dhaka.
Meals included: none
Accommodation: Nascent Gardenia Residence
*Recommended flights to Dhaka:
– Air Arabia, flight G9-512, departure from Sharjah at 1:15 AM, arrival in Dhaka at 8:05 AM
– Emirates, flight EK-582, departure from Dubai at 2:00 AM, arrival in Dhaka at 8:40 AM
– Drukair, flight KB-5467, departure from Paro (PBH) at 7:10 AM, arrival in Dhaka at 8:40 AM
– Any other flight from any city arriving in Dhaka no later than 11:00 AM on October 8.
Day 2. October 9, 2025 (Thursday). Dhaka and Old Dhaka
After breakfast, we begin a city tour of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. We will visit the Kawran Bazaar, one of the largest markets for vegetables, fruits, and fish in Dhaka. Here, we will witness daily life at the market located near the railway tracks. Next, we will stop at the National Parliament Building and head to charming Old Dhaka. We will stroll through colorful alleys and market streets to witness local life at its best. We will then pass by the Sadarghat Boat Terminal and cross the river by rowboat to a shipyard. After exploring the shipyard where ships are repaired and recycled, we will return to Sadarghat by boat and visit the Armenian Church and Star Mosque. In the afternoon, we will visit Lalbagh Fort, then the Dhakeshwari Temple and Curzon Hall.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Nascent Gardenia Residence
Day 3. October 10, 2025 (Friday). Dhaka – Kakran – Dhamrai – Mongla (300 km, 6 hours)
Early departure from the hotel to the pottery village of Kakran. Here, we will see beautiful pottery and traditional potters still working without modern technology. Next, we will visit Dhamrai to observe the famous brass artisans, whose craft dates back to the 7th-century Pala Dynasty, and remains unchanged to this day. After lunch, we head to Mongla, where we will board our boat to prepare for the Sundarbans adventure.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: overnight in a boat cabin
Day 4. October 11, 2025 (Saturday). Sundarbans Mangrove Forest: Katka – Jamtola Beach – Kochikhali Beach – Dimar Char Island
After breakfast, we explore the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest. Our first stop is the beautiful Katka, followed by a visit to the stunning Jamtola Beach, where we will enjoy the beauty of mangrove trees meeting the ocean. Next, we head to another remarkable beach, Kochikhali, near Hiron Point, then stroll through the pristine island of Dimar Char/Dublar Char. After sunset, we go on a night safari. With great luck, we may even spot a Bengal tiger. We will spend the evening in the forest and stay overnight on the boat.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: overnight in a boat cabin
Day 5. October 12, 2025 (Sunday). Sundarbans – Andharmanik – Mongla – Narail – Dhaka (300 km, 6 hours)
In the morning, we continue exploring the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest. We visit Andharmanik, home to royal Bengal tigers and many other wild animals and birds, including the spotted deer, a symbol of the Sundarbans. We will also visit local villages to learn about life at the edge of the world’s largest mangrove forest. Then, we head back to Mongla, where we transfer from the boat to a bus and begin our journey back to Dhaka. On the way, we stop in Narail, where we meet fishermen and go on a fishing boat to observe the traditional fishing method using trained otters. After fishing, we return to the village and learn more about the fishermen’s way of life. The road to Dhaka is long but picturesque, passing through charming villages and green fields where we can observe rural life. We return to Dhaka by evening.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Nascent Gardenia Residence
Day 6. October 13, 2025 (Monday). Dhaka – Srimangal – Lawachara Reserve (200 km, 5 hours)
This morning, we head to Srimangal, arriving around 1:00 PM. After lunch at a local restaurant, we travel through a tea plantation to Lawachara National Park. We will take a short walk in the park and visit the Khasi tribal village located within it. We will meet the tribe in traditional dress and observe their daily work of collecting betel leaves. Later, we proceed to our resort-style hotel, where we will have dinner and stay overnight.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Paragon Hotel & Resort
Day 7. October 14, 2025 (Tuesday). Srimangal – Dhaka (200 km, 5 hours)
Today, we visit the Tripura tribal village. Here, we will meet the Tripura people in their traditional attire, some of whom still practice traditional handloom weaving. We will have the chance to meet the artisans. Next, we will walk through the tea gardens and observe the work on the tea plantations. After lunch in Srimangal, we head back to Dhaka.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Nascent Gardenia Residence
Day 8. October 15, 2025 (Wednesday). Dhaka – Return Flight
After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: no
*Recommended flights from Dhaka:
– Air Arabia, flight AI-2182, departure from Dhaka at 8:55 AM, arrival in Sharjah at 11:55 AM
– Air India, flight G9-513, departure from Dhaka at 10:45 AM, arrival in Delhi at 12:55 PM
– Any other flight from Dhaka at any time on October 15.
**The order of the program may change while ensuring all major activities are preserved. If certain visits and/or activities cannot be carried out due to external conditions, they will be replaced whenever possible.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Number of participants: 8 – 12 participants
Price per person:
– 2,290 USD for 11–12 participants
– 2,450 USD for 9–10 participants
– 2,690 USD for 8 participants
Early booking discount: 10% (for bookings made before April 8, 2025)
Everything is included, except for:
– International flights to and from Dhaka
– Medical insurance
– Bangladesh visa (for Russian citizens, available on arrival, fee: $51 USD)
Estimated flight cost Moscow – Dhaka – Moscow: approx. $800 USD
Estimated flight cost Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah – Dhaka – Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah: from $450 USD
Single Room Supplement in Hotels: $330 USD (available at hotels along the route)
Single Room Supplement on Boat: $100 USD (subject to availability, not guaranteed)
TRAVEL PROGRAM: tour to bangladesh Tone
Day 1. October 8, 2025 (Wednesday). Dhaka – Sonargaon (40 km, 1 hour)
Morning arrival in Dhaka, transfer, and check-in at Nascent Gardenia Residence. After lunch, we head for a tour of Sonargaon, the ancient capital of Bengal. We will visit the Goaldi Mosque, the Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum, then embark on a boat ride along the Meghna River to explore a picturesque rural island with a charming village. In the evening, we return to Dhaka.
Meals included: none
Accommodation: Nascent Gardenia Residence
*Recommended flights to Dhaka:
– Air Arabia, flight G9-512, departure from Sharjah at 1:15 AM, arrival in Dhaka at 8:05 AM
– Emirates, flight EK-582, departure from Dubai at 2:00 AM, arrival in Dhaka at 8:40 AM
– Drukair, flight KB-5467, departure from Paro (PBH) at 7:10 AM, arrival in Dhaka at 8:40 AM
– Any other flight from any city arriving in Dhaka no later than 11:00 AM on October 8.
Day 2. October 9, 2025 (Thursday). Dhaka and Old Dhaka
After breakfast, we begin a city tour of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. We will visit the Kawran Bazaar, one of the largest markets for vegetables, fruits, and fish in Dhaka. Here, we will witness daily life at the market located near the railway tracks. Next, we will stop at the National Parliament Building and head to charming Old Dhaka. We will stroll through colorful alleys and market streets to witness local life at its best. We will then pass by the Sadarghat Boat Terminal and cross the river by rowboat to a shipyard. After exploring the shipyard where ships are repaired and recycled, we will return to Sadarghat by boat and visit the Armenian Church and Star Mosque. In the afternoon, we will visit Lalbagh Fort, then the Dhakeshwari Temple and Curzon Hall.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Nascent Gardenia Residence
Day 3. October 10, 2025 (Friday). Dhaka – Kakran – Dhamrai – Mongla (300 km, 6 hours)
Early departure from the hotel to the pottery village of Kakran. Here, we will see beautiful pottery and traditional potters still working without modern technology. Next, we will visit Dhamrai to observe the famous brass artisans, whose craft dates back to the 7th-century Pala Dynasty, and remains unchanged to this day. After lunch, we head to Mongla, where we will board our boat to prepare for the Sundarbans adventure.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: overnight in a boat cabin
Day 4. October 11, 2025 (Saturday). Sundarbans Mangrove Forest: Katka – Jamtola Beach – Kochikhali Beach – Dimar Char Island
After breakfast, we explore the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest. Our first stop is the beautiful Katka, followed by a visit to the stunning Jamtola Beach, where we will enjoy the beauty of mangrove trees meeting the ocean. Next, we head to another remarkable beach, Kochikhali, near Hiron Point, then stroll through the pristine island of Dimar Char/Dublar Char. After sunset, we go on a night safari. With great luck, we may even spot a Bengal tiger. We will spend the evening in the forest and stay overnight on the boat.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: overnight in a boat cabin
Day 5. October 12, 2025 (Sunday). Sundarbans – Andharmanik – Mongla – Narail – Dhaka (300 km, 6 hours)
In the morning, we continue exploring the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest. We visit Andharmanik, home to royal Bengal tigers and many other wild animals and birds, including the spotted deer, a symbol of the Sundarbans. We will also visit local villages to learn about life at the edge of the world’s largest mangrove forest. Then, we head back to Mongla, where we transfer from the boat to a bus and begin our journey back to Dhaka. On the way, we stop in Narail, where we meet fishermen and go on a fishing boat to observe the traditional fishing method using trained otters. After fishing, we return to the village and learn more about the fishermen’s way of life. The road to Dhaka is long but picturesque, passing through charming villages and green fields where we can observe rural life. We return to Dhaka by evening.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Nascent Gardenia Residence
Day 6. October 13, 2025 (Monday). Dhaka – Srimangal – Lawachara Reserve (200 km, 5 hours)
This morning, we head to Srimangal, arriving around 1:00 PM. After lunch at a local restaurant, we travel through a tea plantation to Lawachara National Park. We will take a short walk in the park and visit the Khasi tribal village located within it. We will meet the tribe in traditional dress and observe their daily work of collecting betel leaves. Later, we proceed to our resort-style hotel, where we will have dinner and stay overnight.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Paragon Hotel & Resort
Day 7. October 14, 2025 (Tuesday). Srimangal – Dhaka (200 km, 5 hours)
Today, we visit the Tripura tribal village. Here, we will meet the Tripura people in their traditional attire, some of whom still practice traditional handloom weaving. We will have the chance to meet the artisans. Next, we will walk through the tea gardens and observe the work on the tea plantations. After lunch in Srimangal, we head back to Dhaka.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Nascent Gardenia Residence
Day 8. October 15, 2025 (Wednesday). Dhaka – Return Flight
After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: no
*Recommended flights from Dhaka:
– Air Arabia, flight AI-2182, departure from Dhaka at 8:55 AM, arrival in Sharjah at 11:55 AM
– Air India, flight G9-513, departure from Dhaka at 10:45 AM, arrival in Delhi at 12:55 PM
– Any other flight from Dhaka at any time on October 15.
**The order of the program may change while ensuring all major activities are preserved. If certain visits and/or activities cannot be carried out due to external conditions, they will be replaced whenever possible.
Cost includes:
- Accommodation in hotels in double rooms
- Three meals per day along the route
- Drinking water
- Airport transfers (to and from the airport)
- Ground transportation: Toyota Hiace minibus with air conditioning (up to 8 participants) or Coaster bus with air conditioning (for groups of 9–12 participants)
- The best boat in Sundarbans with double cabins, each with air conditioning and private bathroom
- Fees for all visits and entrance tickets
- Support for local communities and tribes
- Organization of all activities according to the itinerary
- English-speaking local guide
- Russian-speaking and English-speaking team leader
Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):
- International flight to Dhaka (estimated cost of flight Moscow – Dhaka – Moscow: from 800 USD)
- Medical insurance
- Bangladesh visa (for Russian citizens, available upon arrival, cost 51 USD)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs
- Tips for the team and support for local communities
To take with:
- Clothing suitable for the weather conditions
- Long-sleeved clothing
- Comfortable closed and open footwear
- Repellents (mandatory!)
- Mosquito net for sleeping (mandatory!)
- Headlamp
- Large backpack (or bag, or small suitcase) for luggage
- Small backpack for personal items and camera
- Sunscreen
- Personal hygiene items
- Personal first aid kit (pain relievers, antiseptics, antibiotics, personal medications)
- Photo and video camera
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